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Current Talk '02 I / Re: "A Question on Clothing Continuity"
« on: February 26, 2002, 02:46:12 PM »
Originally posted by Bob the Bartender on February 26, 2002 at 08:46:12:

Gerard,

With all due respect to the late, lamented Jerry Garcia and his seminal sixties band, "The Grateful Dead," I proudly consider myself to be a "Block-Head," a devotee of the rakishly insouciant Donnie Wahlberg, and his cohorts, in that immortal vocal group, "NKOB," also known as "New Kids On The Block."

Bob the Bartender, who considers the dual bill of "NKOB" and "The Ramones" as the greatest concert I have ever seen.

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Current Talk '02 I / Ben Stokes: Angelique's Toddy Toady
« on: February 26, 2002, 02:18:20 PM »
Originally posted by Bob the Bartender on the Dark Shadows: General Discussion Forum on February 26, 2002 at 08:18:20:

Dear Fellow DS Fans,

Apparently, the toddy is the drink of choice for most of the inhabitants of the Old House. I wonder if Ben ever brought a "hot" toddy to Mr. Barnabas to help soothe his sore throat? And speaking of "hot," what about that steamy scene between Ben and Angelique in the comely witch's bedroom today? I thought that we were going to be treated to a Dark Shadows version of "Lady Chatterly's Lover." (I think that I needed a toddy after that scene!)

Getting back to the subject of toddies, do you think that Bob Rooney still served toddies at the Blue Whale in 1968? Maybe Sam Evans or Willie Loomis ordered one for the road right when Bob was getting ready to close the bar at 3:00 AM. Toddies consist of rum, water, sugar and spices.

A final question, has anyone ever had a toddy in the last thirty years? I don't think that they serve them at P.J. Clarke's up on Third Avenue. Perhaps I'm missing a wonderful libation.

Siscerely,

Bob the Bartender, who leaves you with the late, great Jim Morrison's plaintive plea, "Oh show me the way to the next whiskey bar!"

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Current Talk '02 I / Re: New Tally Marker
« on: February 25, 2002, 07:09:53 PM »
Posted by Bob the Bartender on February 25, 2002 at 13:09:53:
In Reply to: Re: New Tally Marker posted by Luciaphil on February 24, 2002 at 07:18:47:

Dear Luciaphil and Midnite,

Hey, at least it's Roger's real hair!!!

Sincerely,

Bob the Bartender, who lives by the philosophy: When you got it, worry about it. When you lose it, forget it!

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Current Talk '02 I / Re: New Tally Marker
« on: February 25, 2002, 07:04:10 PM »
Posted by Bob the Bartender on February 25, 2002 at 13:04:10:
In Reply to: New Tally Marker posted by Julia99 on February 23, 2002 at 13:12:41:

Dear Julia99,

If Natalie and Josette tried a little Clearasil, I bet those nasty birthmarks would clear right up.

Sincerely,

Bob the Bartender, who has "fond" memories of the "not-so-infrequent" trips to "Dr. Zit" back during those halcyon junior high school days.

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Current Talk '02 I / Re: Bee's Knees
« on: February 25, 2002, 06:54:56 PM »
Originally posted by Bob the Bartender on February 25, 2002 at 12:54:56:
In Reply to: Re: Bee's Knees posted by jennifer on February 25, 2002 at 10:18:34:

Dear Jennifer,

I know this sounds "obsessive," but I simply cannot eat snack foods such as popcorn when watching these Barnabas "choking episodes." I almost wish that I could "jump into" the TV set, and give Mr. B. the Heimlich Maneuver.

I remember when the priests used to bless everyone's throats with two candles on St. Blaize Day. I miss that religious rite.

Sincerely,

Bob the Bartender, who reminds everyone to properly chew (if not masticate) ALL of your food BEFORE swallowing!

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Current Talk '02 I / Re: "A Question on Clothing Continuity"
« on: February 25, 2002, 06:40:16 PM »
Originally posted by Bob the Bartender on February 25, 2002 at 12:40:16:
In Reply to: Re: posted by Gerard on February 22, 2002 at 08:32:51

Is Margot Head any relation to Edith Head or, for that matter, Mr. Potato Head?

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Current Talk '02 I / Re: Sy Tomashoff........Genius!
« on: February 22, 2002, 01:59:40 PM »
Posted by Bob the Bartender on February 22, 2002 at 07:59:40:
In Reply to: Sy Tomashoff........Genius! posted by Bob on February 22, 2002 at 06:41:08:

Bob,

I agree, the Old House looks terrific. However, I think that Barnabas would be wise to get Norm and Steve (of PBS fame) to really fix up "This Old House" in Collinsport, ME.

Wouldn't it be great to see Mr. B. escorting the guys around the Old House on a guided tour of the revered mansion? Just think of it, Barnabas in his Inverness coat, Steve in his Izod sports shirt, and Norm in his faded L.L. Bean Royal Stewart flannel shirt, Dark Shadows own version of "The Three Amigos."

Bob the Bartender, who would just love to see Barnabas walking up and down all of those crowded aisles at the local Home Depot, looking for lumber and building supplies.

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Current Talk '02 I / "A Question on Clothing Continuity"
« on: February 22, 2002, 01:41:47 PM »
Originally posted by Bob the Bartender on the Dark Shadows: General Discussion Forum on February 22, 2002 at 07:41:47:

Just wondering, when a certain young lady [spoiler]returns from her lengthy sojurn into the past (in about a couple of months), will Liz, Roger, Carolyn, Julia, Phyliss W., and, of course, Mr. B., be attired in the same clothes they were wearing, when the lovely and longhaired young lady departed into the past?[/spoiler]

Bob the Bartender, who enjoyed the 63 degree temperature weather on the beautiful Atlantic City boardwalk yesterday.

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Calendar Events / Announcements '02 I / Re: Must See TV
« on: February 15, 2002, 01:39:38 AM »
Posted by Bob the Bartender on February 14, 2002 at 19:39:38:
In Reply to: Re: Must See TV for Liz posted by Ben on February 14, 2002 at 16:27:21:

Ben, Gerard and Ringo,

Important Things During The Male Teen Aged Years:

  • 1. Basball, Football, Basketball, etc.
  • 2. Rock & Roll (Beatles, Stones, Eagles)
  • 3. James Bond Flicks (starring only Sean Connery, of course!)
  • 4. Clearasil (the flesh-colored type)
  • 5. The Sporting News, Rolling Stone, Playboy, Sports Illustrated (esp. the swimsuit issue!)
  • 6. Star Trek, Charley's Angels, The Midnight Special
  • 7. Jacqueline Bisset, Cheryl Ladd, Susan Dey
Important Things During The Male "Post-40th Year":

  • 1. Golf, Tennis and Bridge
  • 2. Classical Music (L. Pavarotti, P. Domingo, J. Cash)
  • 3. Jack Ryan Flicks (Harrison Ford only)
  • 4. Propecia, Minoxidil and Viagra (like Bob Dole!)
  • 5. Forbes, National Geographic, Time
  • 6. This Old House, The O'Reilly Factor, Evening at Pops
  • 7. Judi Dench, Jenny McCarthy, Sally Jesse Raphael
Bob the Bartender, who reminds you that "age is a state of mind."

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Current Talk '02 I / Re: Must See TV for Liz
« on: February 14, 2002, 08:48:16 PM »
Posted by Bob the Bartender on February 14, 2002 at 14:48:16:
In Reply to: Re: Must See TV for Liz posted by Midnite on February 14, 2002 at 11:11:54:

Dear Midnite,

I wonder if either set was a color TV. I know that I'm dating myself, but I can remember when it was a really big deal to have a color television, not to mention a wireless remote!!!

Bob the Bartender, who still gets a kick out of seeing the repeats of 1960's shows with an opening graphic, such as, "The Mod Squad - In Living Color!!!"

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Current Talk '02 I / Re: Must See TV
« on: February 14, 2002, 04:00:35 PM »
Posted by Bob the Bartender on February 14, 2002 at 10:00:35:
In Reply to: Re: Must See TV for Liz posted by Gerard on February 13, 2002 at 19:27:28:

Gerard,

I believe that there was only one instance in which a television set was on display. Do you know during which DS storyline the TV in question was seen and who owned the set? (Answer below.)

[spoiler]The portable TV set appeared during the Parallel Time 1970 sequence. The set was seen in the apartment living room of Ms. Buffie Harrington. No doubt, Buffie watched her favorite PT soap opera, "Caliginous Showdows" at 4:00 PM, before she left to work her shift as a bar maid at the Eagle Tavern.[/spoiler]

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Current Talk '02 I / What is the "Secret Magic Number of the Universe"?
« on: February 14, 2002, 02:28:47 PM »
Originally posted by Bob the Bartender on the Dark Shadows: General Discussion Forum on February 14, 2002 at 08:28:47:

Dear DS Fellow Fans,

If I were Barnabas, I think that I would have far more important things to accomplish (or obtain) with the "secret magic number of the universe" than trying to drive the good Dr. Hoffman around the bend.

I would use the "secret magic number of the universe" to divine the winning numbers for the following games of chance: Power Ball, The Big Game, The Irish Sweepstakes, the table games of both the Las Vegas and Atlantic City Casinos, and, every lottery in each of the fifty states of the Union!

Apparently, the "secret magic nmber of the universe" is an almost ineffable incantation. Lord knows, I had the TV volume up at full blast when Barnabas recited the all-important words (apparently in Latin). But, alas, to no avail. I still couldn't quite decipher what Barnabas was saying. I think that I'll ask my old high school Latin teacher (Brother Ignatius) if he can lip-read Mr.B.'s silent whisperings.

Bob the Bartender

PS Apparently, the Collinsport Army/Navy store was a having a sale on those brown Latvian Navy WAVE uniforms. (Carolyn looked just smashing in her sailor suit. How can Tony resist her in that outfit?)

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Current Talk '02 I / Re: Liz
« on: February 14, 2002, 12:37:08 AM »
Posted by Bob the Bartender on February 13, 2002 at 18:37:08:
In Reply to: Re: Liz posted by Gerard on February 13, 2002 at 14:35:40:

Gerard,

Perhaps Liz was a regular viewer of "The Virginia Graham Show." (The "Oprah Winfrey" of the 1960's.) And how about both "The Mike Douglas Show" and "Bozo the Clown Show," on which some some guy afflicted with a bad case of vespertilian disease appeared.

Maybe Liz even tuned into "The Dating Game Show," and was surprised to see her daughter, Carolyn, appear as a contestant with Harry Johnson, "Buzz" Hackett and Wink Martindale as her prospective dates.

Bob the Bartender, who also remembers seeing some erudite guy in an inverness coat appear on Dick Cavett's afternoon talk show on ABC-TV.

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Current Talk '02 I / Re: Dark Shadows Clothing As a Sign of Disturbance
« on: February 14, 2002, 12:18:27 AM »
Originally posted by Bob the Bartender on February 13, 2002 at 18:18:27:
In Reply to: Dark Shadows Clothing As a Sign of Disturbance posted by Gerard on February 13, 2002 at 14:44:02:

Gerard,

Lifelong residents of Maine will tell you that winter does not end in Maine until May.

It would have been great to see snowy winter scenes on Dark Shadows. However, the set decorators had enough difficulty with the carpeted "grass," which Vicki, Adam, or David often accidentally tripped up as they walked around the grounds of Collinwood. One can only imagine what would have happened with copious amounts of fake snow all over the place.

Bob the Bartender, who needs a couple of weeks down in West Palm Beach right about now.

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Current Talk '02 I / Re: Liz and Roger Clueless
« on: February 12, 2002, 08:33:20 PM »
Posted by Bob the Bartender on February 12, 2002 at 14:33:20:
In Reply to: Liz and Roger Clueless posted by Joeytrom on February 12, 2002 at 07:56:36:

Joeytrom,

But even when he's being so obtuse, Roger looks a million dollars in that cool sports coat and forest green turtleneck sweater.

Bob the Bartender, who hopes that Roger will give his hand-me-down sports clothes to that afficionado of the "regular guy" look, Mr. Robert Rooney of the Blue Whale. (Mr. Rooney thinks dressing up is wearing his striped polyester Haband suit to dinner at Johnny Romano's Seafood Trattoria overlooking Findley's Cove.)

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